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Handouts From www.scouting_org/cubscouts/resources
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Webelos Den Record, No. 33850
Webelos Attendance and Dues
Tiger Cub Den Advancement Report
Den Advancement Report, No. 33847
Individual Tiger Cub Record
Tiger Cub Individual Advancement Record
Individual Cub Scout Record, No. 33827
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Advancement Record
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Pack Meeting Planning Sheet
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Tour Planning Checklist, No. 680-014
Unit Money-Earning Application, No. 34427
Webelos Scout Overnight Checklist
Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet, No. 34282
Progress Record for the Cubmaster Award
Progress Record for the Cub Scout Den Leader Award
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Progress Record for the Cub Scouter Award
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Progress Record for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
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Progress Record for the Webelos Den Leader Award
Progress Record for the Pack Trainer Award
Handouts From the Leadership Training Committee Guide, No_ 34169
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Unit Inventory of Training
Training Attendance Report
Training Status Change
Other Handouts
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Pack Budget Plan, No. 13-273
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Pack Organization Chart, No. 13-065
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National Summertime Pack Award, No. 33748
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Centennial Quality Unit Award Application (available from local council)
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Adult Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet, No. 34048
Pack Program Planning Chart, No. 26-004
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FOUNDATIONS OF CUB
SCOUTING AND THE BSA
The Mission
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make
ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the
Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey
the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law
A Scoutis:
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Trustworthy
Obedient
Loyal
Cheerful
Helpful
Thrifty
Friendly
Brave
Courteous
Clean
Kind
Reverent
The Vision
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a
responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
The Aims of Boy Scouting
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Character development
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Participating citizenship
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Personal fitness
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The Purposes of Cub Scouting
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CharacterDevelopment
SpiritualGrowth
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GoodCitizenship
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Sportsmanship and Fitness
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Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
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Preparation for Boy Scouts
Family Understanding
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
The Methods of Cub Scouting
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Ideals
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Advancement
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Familyinvolvement
Activities
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Homeand neighborhoodcentered
Uniform
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Core Values of Cub Scouting
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Compassion
Cooperation
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Faith
Health and fitness
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
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BOBCAT BADGE
SCORE CARD
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The Cub Scout Promise
I, [name], promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
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The Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
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The Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
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The Blue and Gold Colors
The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above.
The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
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Honesty Character Connection
Telling the truth and being a person worthy of trust.
Know
Commit
Practice
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TellWhat WEBELOSMeans
We'll Be Loyal Scouts
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The Cub Scout Sign
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The Cub Scout Salute
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The Cub Scout Handshake
When you have shown and discussed each item on this list,
you have covered everything it takes for boys to earn their
Bobcat badge.
Congratulations from your training team!
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DEN lEADER
RESPONSIBiliTIES
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directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active
and successful part of the pack.
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Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings with the assistant den leader and
den chief (if Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den leaders) or adult partners (if Tiger Cub
den leaders).
Attend the pack leaders' meetings.
Lead the den at the monthly pack activity.
Ensure the transition of Cub Scouts to a den of the next rank (or to a Boy Scout
troop if Webelos Scouts) at the end of the year.
For Tiger Cub den leaders:
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Coordinate shared leadership among the Tiger Cub adult partners in the den.
Ensure that each TigerCub and his adult partnerhave the opportunityto be the host
team, planning and executingthe den activities,rotatingresponsibilitiesmonthly.
For Cub Scout den leaders:
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Help train the den chief and guide him in working with Cub Scouts. See that he
receives recognition for his efforts at den and pack meetings.
Provide meaningful responsibilities for the denner and assistant denner so that
they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.
For Webelos den leaders:
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Help train the Webelos den chief and guide him in leading Webelos Scouts.
Attend Den Chief Training with him. See that he receives recognition for his
efforts at den and pack meetings.
Provide worthwhile tasks for the Webelos denner so that he can assume some
responsibility and gain satisfaction from his efforts.
Along with the Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster, plan and conduct meaningful joint activities.
Plan and carry out overnight campouts and other outdoor activities.
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ELEMENTS OF A GOOD
CUB SCOUT DEN MEETING
1. The meeting lasts no longer than an hour and 15 minutes.
The meeting begins and ends on time.
2. The meeting program includes all seven parts of a Cub Scout den meeting.
3. A trained den leader' conducts the meeting with help from the trained
assistant den leader and the trained den chief.
4. The Cub Scouts and leaders' are properly uniformed.
5. Before the meeting begins, equipment and materials are ready for use.
6. A well-planned written program is conducted.
7. Activities are related to handbook achievements, Core Values,
and pack activities.
8. Projects are started, to be finished at home with help from family members.
9. Opportunities for self-expression are provided through ceremonies, songs,
skits, games, stunts, puzzles, and crafts.
10. The meeting program allows for a change in pace, alternating loud and
quiet activities.
11. Boy behavior is managed by leaders: The boys show proper respect for
the leaders and the den chief.
12. The boys bring their handbooks to each meeting.
13. Den records are accurate and kept up-to-date.
14. The Cub Scout ideals, including the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of
the Pack, are emphasized.
15. The Cub Scouts' have fun.
'For Tiger Cubs: and adult partners
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CUBMASTER
RESPONSIBiliTIES
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Complete Cubmaster Fast Start training and leader position-specific training.
Attend monthly roundtables.
Plan and help carry out the Cub Scout program in the pack according to the policies of the BSA. This includes leading the monthly pack meeting, with the help
of other leaders.
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With the pack committee, develop and execute a year-round recruitment plan for
recruiting boys into Cub Scouting.
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Know about and use the appropriate and available literature, including the
Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide, the Cub Scout Leader Book, and the
WebelosLeader Guide.
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See that the pack program, leaders, and Cub Scouts positively reflect the interests
and objectives of the chartered organization and the BSA.
Work with the pack committee on program ideas, selecting and recruiting adult
leaders, and establishing a budget plan.
Guide and support den leaders. See that they receive the required training for
their positions.
Help organize and encourage graduation into a Boy Scout troop by establishing
and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout troops.
Maintain good relationships with parents and guardians. Seek their support and
include them in activities.
See that Cub Scoutsreceivea quality,year-roundprogramfilledwith fun and
activitiesthat qualifythe dens and pack for the NationalSummertimePack Award.
See that the responsibilities specified for the assistant Cubmaster are carried out.
Help the pack committee chair conduct the annual pack program planning
conference and the monthly pack leaders' meetings.
Work as a team with the pack committee chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate
all pack leaders and parents or guardians in Cub Scouting.
Takepart in the charter reviewmeetingand annualcharterpresentationceremony.
Request den chiefs for all Cub Scout dens and, after selection, see that they
are trained.
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Recognize the den chiefs at pack meetings.
Conduct impressive advancement, recognition, and graduation ceremonies.
For Webelos ceremonies, involve Scoutmasters and other Boy Scout leaders.
Meet with the unit commissioner, Webelos den leader, and Scoutmaster to establish plans for the Webelos Scouts' transition to Boy Scouting.
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Encourage high advancement standards from all Cub Scouts.
Help bring families together at joint activities for Webelos dens (or packs) and
Boy Scout troops.
Support the policies of the BSA.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Chair
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Maintain a close relationship with the chartered organization representative
and the chartered organization to cultivate harmonious relations and
maintain communications.
Confer with the Cubmaster on policy matters relating to Cub Scouting and the
chartered organization.
Supervise pack committee operation by
-Calling and presiding at pack leaders' meetings.
-Assigning duties to committee members.
-Planning for pack charter review, roundup, and re-registration.
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-Approving bills before payment by the pack treasurer.
Conduct the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.
Ask the committee to assist with recommendations for Cubmaster, assistant
Cubmasters, and den leaders, as needed.
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Recognize the need for more dens, and see that they are formed as needed.
Work with the chartered organization representative to provide adequate and safe
facilities for pack meetings.
Cooperate with the Cubmaster on council-approved money-earning projects so
the pack can earn money for materials and equipment.
If the Cubmaster is unable to serve, assume active direction of the pack until a
successor is recruited and registered.
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Appoint a committee member or other registered adult to be responsible for
Youth Protection training.
Develop and maintain strong pack-troop relationships, and work closely with the
unit commissioner and other pack and troop leaders in bringing about a smooth
transition of Webelos Scouts into the troop.
Support the policies of the BSA.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Secretary
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Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records, and forms to
help leaders function effectively. Help new den leaders access needed tools.
Acquaint den leaders with the contents of the Pack Record Book so that they will
know how to supply the information that should be recorded there.
Maintain up-to-date information on membership, leadership, attendance, and
advancement in the Pack Record Book or special software.
Maintain an inventory of pack property.
Handle correspondence for the pack. This may include writing letters of
appreciation and requests for reservations, or ordering supplies through the
local council service center.
Keep notes on business conducted at pack leaders' meetings. Record only key
items such as things needing follow-up or items for the history of the pack.
Notify leaders of pack leaders' meetings and other activities.
Provide den leaders with records and forms for meetings.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Treasurer
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Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish a sound financial program for
the pack with a pack budget plan.
Open or maintain a bank account in the pack's name and arrange for all transactions to be signed by any two of the following: Cubmaster, pack committee chair,
secretary, or treasurer.
Approve all budget expenditures. Check all disbursements against budget
allowances, and pay bills by check. The pack committee chair should approve
bills before payment.
Collect dues from den leaders at the pack leaders' meeting, preferably in sealed
den dues envelopes. Open envelopes in the presence of den leaders. Give
receipts for these funds, and deposit the money in the bank account.
Keep up-to-date financial records. Enter all income and expenditures under the
proper budget item in the finance section of the Pack Record Book. Credit each
Cub Scout with payment of dues. From time to time, compare the records with
those of the den leaders to make sure they agree. Give leadership in developing
a coordinated recordkeeping system in the pack.
Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage each den leader to
explain the pack financial plan to each boy and his family so that boys will accept
responsibility for paying dues and family members will be alert to opportunities
for boys to earn dues money and develop habits of thrift.
On the request of den leaders, sympathetically counsel with a boy who does not
pay dues, determine the reason, and encourage regular payment. If the boy is
unable to pay, work out a plan with the Cubmaster and pack committee so that
the boy can earn dues.
Periodically report on the pack's financial condition at the monthly pack
leaders' meeting.
Make regular monthly reports to the pack committee at the pack leaders' meeting, and report to the chartered organization as often as desirable on the financial
condition of the pack.
Provide petty cash needed by leaders. Keep a record of expenditures.
Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Advancement Chair
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Have a working knowledge of the Cub Scout advancement plan.
Help plan and conduct induction and advancement recognition ceremonies,
coordinating as needed with the Webelos den leader or Scoutmaster.
Educate parents, guardians, and pack committee members in ways to stimulate
Cub Scout advancement.
Promote the use of Cub Scout den advancement charts and other tools to recognize and record advancement in the den.
Collect den advancement reports at pack leaders' meetings for use when ordering badges and insignia from the local council service center.
Promote Boys' Life magazine as an aid to advancement.
Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in making advancement
ceremonies more effective.
Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.
Public Relations Chair
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Identify and promote pack service projects in the chartered organization, school,
and community.
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Promote family participation in all pack events.
Urge pack participation in appropriateprograms of the chartered organization.
Suggest ways of showing interest in the chartered organization's overall program.
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Publicize and promote pack participation in Scouting AnniversaryWeek activities.
Circulate Cub Scout recruiting fliers and brochures to invite boys to join. Along
with the pack committee, promote new membership. Let the people in the neighborhood know that a Cub Scout pack is available.
Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform families of pack
plans, guide new parents and guardians in pack policies, and create a feeling of
unity among members of the pack family.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, Web sites, etc., of your chartered organization.
Make use of the news media in publicizing pack events.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Outings Chair
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Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
Arrange for property, fire, and a Tour Planning Checklist when required.
Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
Plan first aid for emergencies.
Help Webelos den leaders plan overnight campouts. Help arrange for equipment
as needed.
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Arrangefor Safe Swim Defenseimplementationfor all outingsinvolvingswimming.
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Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO) before any pack campout.
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Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
Be awareof BSA health and safetyrequirements,and see that they are implemented.
Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in
the Guide to Safe Scouting.
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Plan outings to help the pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime
Pack Award.
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PACK COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBiliTIES
Membership and Re-registration Chair
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Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, develop and carry out a plan for
year-round membership growth.
-Conduct an annual census of boys in the chartered organization for systematic
recruitment.
-Work with pack committee members to promote recruitment plans.
-Visit new families in their homes to facilitate recruitment.
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-Follow up on Cub Scoutdropouts to help return them to full, activemembership.
Plan, coordinate, and lead the annual rechartering process.
-Prepare registration papers and an annual report to the chartered organization.
Secure signatures and registration fees for the coming year.
-Arrange for the annual membership inventory, a uniform inspection, and the
annual charter review meeting.
-Help the Cubmaster and chartered organization representative plan and
conduct the formal charter presentation.
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-With the chartered organization representative, submit a charter application
and annual report to the chartered organization for approval.
Along with the Cubmaster and pack committee, see that eligible boys transition
to the next rank's den at the appropriate time, and that Webelos Scouts and
parents/guardians have a smooth transition into a Boy Scout troop.
Along with the Cubmaster, follow up on former pack members who are now
Boy Scouts and recruit them as potential den chiefs.
Arrange for periodic uniform inspections with the unit commissioner.
Friends of Scouting Chair
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Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.
Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
Train enrollers.
Conduct report meetings.
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Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
Give recognition to contributors and enrollers.
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Along with the pack committee, provide public relations for FOS.
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PACK TRAINER
RESPONSIBiliTIES
· Conduct orientation of new families and pack leaders.
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Encourage pack leaders to attend Fast Start training, Position-Specific leader training, This
Is Scouting, and Youth Protection training.
Conduct Unit Leadership Enhancements training modules during pack leaders' meetings.
Encourage pack leaders to attend ongoing training such as roundtable, pow wow, BALOO,
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, and Wood Badge for the 21st Century.
Remain current with training material and program updates.
Keep track of pack training records.
Ensure that all den chiefs have the opportunity to attend Den Chief Training.
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